Marvel has released a new variant cover by J.G. Jones, featuring Spider-Man 2099 poised to strike against the "Superior Spider-Man" in issue #18. The futuristic Spidey arrives in the present September 18.

UPDATED with colored pages. Spider-Man 2099 travels to the present this fall, and Marvel has released Ryan Stegman-illustrated pages of the character's entrance in September's "Superior Spider-Man" #17.

Dan Slott reminisces about how he became Marvel's Spider-Man writer, discusses the immense popularity Spidey has in Mexico and reiterates once again that Peter Parker is dead - and he's not coming back!

Comic book writers often use their characters to comment on the work of their peers, and CSBG's archive of these "meta-messages" includes when Dan Slott and Fabian Nicieza poked fun at Speedball during "Civil War."

With the release of Marvel's "Superior Spider-Man" #2, writer Dan Slott has said what appears to be the final word on Doc Ock and Mary Jane's relationship. CBR asks, what do you think about the issue's revelation?

After launching the hotly debated "Superior Spider-Man," artist Ryan Stegman says it's the dream project he never realized he wanted, describing its unique pressures and his plans to redefine Spidey's villains.

Following rumors that Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man of 2099, would be the star of "Superior Spider-Man," series writer Dan Slott confirms the character will appear in the newly-launched Marvel NOW! book.